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ESAC will be hosting its annual trip to Ethiopia this Summer 2018! Ethiopia is known as the Cradle of civilization, was listed in the UNESCO most fascinating places in the world and is land of diversity, love and ground-breaking scenery! Please join Ethiopian Social Assistance (ESAC) in this great trip to Ethiopia for a life-changing experience in the greatest destinations in Africa! We will be hosting our first conference call for those who interested, please register with Skype, and secure your deposit by emailing us at: ESAC.NYC@Gmail.Com to reserve your spot! We are proud to be hosting another great trip to Ethiopia/Africa!

We are hosting our annual Cultural Exchange Family Day Event October 29th, 2017. Our hope is to bring families together while showcasing Ethiopian Culture/Values. We hope to bring people of all walks of life together to enjoy Ethiopian Rituals and Celebrations while also understanding ESAC’s initiatives. Volunteers for our U.N. NGO/non-profit organization is welcomed!!! Please join, attached is the flier for this event!

Visit Learn Amharic, a Web site and community dedicated to learning Amharic, Ethiopia’s official language. If you are interested in learning Amharic,contact us for more information, you can email: lakech_one@yahoo.com. You can also fill out this form if you are interested in taking Amharic classes (Amharic Registration Form). If you were or are currently a registered student with us, please click and fill out the Amharic student survey (we are more than happy to hear your feedback). You can find the Amharic books on amazon.com, here are a listing of the books:

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ESAC has a travel department that brings Ethiopian culture and history to showcase the world especially for the youth. We are primarily focusing on youth who have lost thier root aswell as adopted children who have lost some of their identity in order to accomodate to their new surroundings. ESAC appreciates the overwhelming interest in learning Amharic and opening their minds to Ethiopia. We will arrange travel accommodations through ESAC and whom ever is interested, please feel free to click on ‘contact us’ to let us know.

Currently we are planning domestic and international tour plans. Those who are interested, here is the itinerary overview:

A. Travel to Ethiopia

– 7 days, 6 nights

– Round trip airfare & hotel

Very affordable deal.

B. Travel to any African country (upcoming soon)

– 8 days, 7 nights

-RT airfare & Hotel with breakfast and dinner

C. Domestic travel within USA destination

-Bus,boat,air .

If you are interested in traveling with ESAC at: esac.nyc@gmail.com or you can click on our ‘contact us’ tab.

First, We would like to welcome and thank you for reaching this section of our page. We are people whose dreams and aspirations to have a Family center for all to see people come together in peace for mutual benefit and understanding. This is something we are very passionate about, as I love and strive to help and see people living together in peace.

For several years, ESAC has hosted Cultural Exchange and Family Day events which catered to focus on our friends and Ethiopian Adoptive Families. This means a great deal to us, for it is imperative that these children reconnect to their origin, not only to them but of mankind, as Ethiopia is regarded as the cradle of civilization. Such an event is essential as this prevents the children from losing that sense of who they are. It also allows the parents to know more about Ethiopia, her language, history, and culture.

We envision a future where the awareness of Ethiopian culture is fully present for people of all ages. I would be able to not only teach but share the language and culture, as we have in possession many self-teaching Amharic books available of which I am the author. We would be able to not only keep classes but show historical and cultural footage of the land as well. Please bear in mind this center will most definitely be for the public.

New York, NY (March 20th, 2016) — As International Women’s Day is commemorated in the month March, ESAC held its event recognizing this hallmark. ESAC held its International Women’s Day event at 310 E 42nd street on 1st and 2nd ave. Authentic Ethiopian food and coffee was served for free as a courtesy of the event and the attendees. ESAC began the event with serving refreshments and lunch to all, then shortly began a panel discussion with the invited guest speakers. The guest speakers were Mrs. Pearl Barkley, Mrs. Mariam Makompack, Mrs…. who came together in the name of bringing awareness to women issues of around the world (from their prospective and experience). The founder of ESAC proceeded the event with huge emphasis on the issue of young Ethiopian who are fleeing at alarming rates to Middle Eastern countries who get abused and enslaved, even threatening their lives (in many cases, has happened). Generally, the problem has so many angles but mostly the issue of these young women fleeing from their native country of Ethiopia is to find a better opportunity and helping their family. ESAC founder stressed that the organizationNew York, NY (March 20th, 2016) — As International Women’s Day is commemorated in the month March, ESAC held its event recognizing this hallmark. ESAC held its International Women’s Day event at 310 E 42nd street on 1st and 2nd ave. Authentic Ethiopian food and coffee was served for free as a courtesy of the event and the attendees. ESAC began the event with serving refreshments and lunch to all, then shortly began a panel discussion with the invited guest speakers. The guest speakers were Mrs. Pearl Barkley, Mrs. Mariam Makompack, Mrs…. who came together in the name of bringing awareness to women issues of around the world (from their prospective and experience). The founder of ESAC proceeded the event with huge emphasis on the issue of young Ethiopian who are fleeing at alarming rates to Middle Eastern countries who get abused and enslaved, even threatening their lives (in many cases, has happened). Generally, the problem has so many angles but mostly the issue of these young women fleeing from their native country of Ethiopia is to find a better opportunity and helping their family. ESAC founder stressed that the organization needs to move to action and that it is more than just a discussion, to become a member of ESAC and support the mission of the organization toward action to solve the problem. ESAC chairperson also mentioned that to not only discuss women issues but to find a solution that everyone can commit to. We hope all attendees sign up to become a member and we welcome volunteers to help end the abuse against Ethiopian Women Domestic Workers in the Middle East!

ETHIOPIAN SOCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE (ESAC) will be hosting its annual International Women’s Day Celebration in solidarity of support and advocating for Ethiopian Domestic workers of the Middle East. As you may or may not know, Ethiopian women in the Middle East have been abused or killed for years. This travesty is still prevalent and we are asking that you join us and our panel of experts to work towards eliminating this issue by advocating, creating awareness and justice for victims’ families.

On March 20th, 2016 this inaugural event will take place at 310 E. 42nd Street 1st and 2nd Ave in New York City. “As the need for support continues to grow, this month we honor all Women by giving back and making an impact on our local and international communities,” said Zewditu Fesseha, the Founder of ESAC. This month, throughout the year, we are seeing citizens of the Diaspora and Americans using the power of their voice to shed light on their own and each other’s well-being and making a real difference in the lives of women around the world. ESAC aims to mark the importance of equal rights and knowledge of the human condition. We can transform as well as abolish these brutal practices. The panel of speakers, as well as the host will share their personal associations to the movement, ideas for resolutions, and more. In brief, ESAC has held numerous seminars to discuss resolutions with expert panelists to set up dialogue with hosting Middle Eastern countries. We have tried to hold these countries accountable and to follow their international obligation regarding human rights and labor issue in their country. Women need to be accepted and respected in the 21st century so please join ESAC in putting this issue to end.

The Ethiopian Social Assistance Committee is a non-profit organization. It is organized under 501(c) (3) the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation law for welfare and educational purposes. The Ethiopian Social Assistance Committee vision is to support women’s rights and culture. In order to improve their awareness on the issues mentioned, ESAC provides basic educational seminars for these topics. More information about the conference and ESAC can be found at http://www.esanyc.com. Attached is the flier for the March 20th, 2016 event.